Published 20:47 IST, November 22nd 2019
Fitness: Exercise tips that will help you stay driven to workout
Fitness: You can always find excuses to not workout, however, exercise is very crucial for your health. So, here are some tips that will help you stay driven.
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You may have made up your mind to start working out after binge- eating the entire weekend. However, your bed may call you back to snuggle or you may be too lazy to even get out of the bed to start your fitness journey and diet. Especially with the winters arriving, you may find another excuse to not start working out. You may feel like procrastinating for the next week. However, here are some tips that will help you stay driven to work out.
Set realistic goals
You may feel energetic to start your fitness journey and you may think of planning to work out. If you begin with wanting to do multiple exercises, you may be setting fitness goals to fail. Overestimating your physical abilities and setting unrealistic goals can actually lead to demotivation. Instead, set realistic goals that will drive you to work out.
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Pin down your final goal
Don't expect that you will feel motivated all the time during your fitness journey. There will be times where you may feel demotivated and for that, you need to have a vision board that you can look at and get motivated every day. This will boost your mood. You need to write down your fitness goals and hang around your house so that you are constantly reminded to work out.
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Prepare beforehand
This is one of the most important tips to remember throughout your fitness journey. If you have a diet regime prepared then cook your meal in advance. So, when you feel hungry, you have the meal prepared. Keep a workout playlist ready, so you don't waste time searching for songs instead of working out. Keep your meal, playlist and outfits ready the day before.
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Fun activity
Find ways where you can enjoy working out. If you enjoy dancing, it will be a fun activity to lose those extra calories. Finding an activity that you enjoy will not only make you happy but also motivate you through your fitness journey. It will add to your satisfaction as well as help you stay healthy.
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Reach out for support
Consider joining a club or a circle that work towards the same goal as yours. You can reach out to your family and friends who also believe in staying fit and healthy. People who tend to get support from such groups and members are known to stay motivated for a longer period of time to work out. You feel happy and encouraged to share your achievements with your groups and family members.
17:39 IST, November 22nd 2019